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1 | 99% | 5 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 40% | 10 | Also known as spirit of nitre | |
3 | 40% | 13 | Commonly referred to as nitrogen, its name derives from a Greek compound meaning 'nitre-forming' | |
Nitre Active Or Passive Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "INERT" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Unable to move or resist motion
- • Having only a limited ability to react chemically; chemically inactive
- • Slow and apathetic noun
- • A substance that does not react chemically. verb
- • To fill with an inert gas to reduce the risk of explosion. adjective
- • Unable to move or act; inanimate.
- • In chemistry, not readily reacting with other elements or compounds.
- • Having no therapeutic action.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The rock appeared inert, showing no sign of movement."
- • "The substance is chemically inert and does not react with other elements."
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The Guardian Cryptic04 Jul 2001 | Down 21 | |
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